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Slowpoke - Paldean Fates (#116)
- Number
- 116
- Illustrator
- Taira Akitsu
- Energy
- Water
It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
Slowpoke - Paldean Fates
Slowpoke is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card from the Paldean Fates Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Taira Akitsu. It sits at card number 116 in the Paldean Fates checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a shiny variant, one of the scarcer tiers in its era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $21.80, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Slowpoke has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#116 in Paldean Fates) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 73Strong
Strong market heat. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 231m ago
Market price history
Sale History 28 sales · since 2024-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $9.27 | ||
| RAW | $8.10 | ||
| RAW | $8.06 | ||
| RAW | $8.29 | ||
| RAW | $7.77 | ||
| RAW | $7.75 | ||
| RAW | $7.95 | ||
| RAW | $7.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.76 | ||
| RAW | $6.49 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.13 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.86 | ||
| RAW | $6.14 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.11 | ||
| RAW | $4.96 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.49 | ||
| RAW | $4.49 | ||
| RAW | $5.63 | ||
| RAW | $5.98 | ||
| RAW | $5.12 | ||
| RAW | $5.68 | ||
| RAW | $8.25 |
Slowpoke FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Slowpoke from Paldean Fates worth?
Recent recorded market price is $21.80 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Slowpoke?
This printing is a shiny variant, one of the scarcer tiers in its era (the card is labeled "Shiny Rare" on the checklist). Slowpoke has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Slowpoke?
Taira Akitsu illustrated this card. See Taira Akitsu's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Slowpoke released?
The Paldean Fates set released in 2024, so this card (#116 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Slowpoke?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Paldean Fates set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.